There are 5 ways to get from Royan to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Angoulême
best- Take the train from Royan to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain Tgv
3h 2m€33–86Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Royan to Poitiers175.1 km
2h 14m€9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Royan to Niortbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Niort to Poitiersbus 723 / ...
4h 30m€27–38Train
- Take the train from Royan to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the train from Niort to Poitierstrain Ter / ...
3h 31m€30–80Drive 176 km
- Drive from Royan to Poitierscar 176 km
1h 51m€27–39
Royan to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royan to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Royan to Poitiers is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Royan to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Poitiers via Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Royan to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Poitiers via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Royan and Poitiers is 227 km. The road distance is 176 km.
The best way to get from Royan to Poitiers without a car is to train via Angoulême which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Royan to Poitiers, including transfers.
Royan to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Royan station.
Royan to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.
The best way to get from Royan to Poitiers is to train via Angoulême which takes 3h 2m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Royan, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Royan to Poitiers via Angouleme in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royan to Poitiers via Niort in around 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Royan to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29–45
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29–45
Train from Royan to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €18–27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28–40
Train from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Royan to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Royan to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Royan to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Niort station.
Royan to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royan to Poitiers is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Royan to Poitiers.
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